minidress

noun

mini·​dress ˈmi-nē-ˌdres How to pronounce minidress (audio)
: a short close-fitting dress

Examples of minidress in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Perry wore the shirt as a minidress and accessorized with black combat boots and a black cross-body bag. Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 18 Apr. 2024 From her ethereal Maison Margiela Artisanal gown at the Dune: Part Two New York premiere to the dominatrix-worthy leather halter-neck minidress by Ludovic de Saint Sernin at CinemaCon 2024 in Las Vegas, she’s been making waves on the red carpet. Alex Kessler, Vogue, 18 Apr. 2024 Actress Jurnee Smollett-Bell has always been radiant on screen but this moment on the red carpet in her black and white color block minidress with white sandals in 2016 brought a smile to our faces. Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 11 Apr. 2024 For her next look, the singer wore an Alexandre Vauthier leather minidress, Casadei shoes, and Kendra Scott jewelry. Glamour, 8 Apr. 2024 During the day, a denim skirt and tee can never go wrong, and at night a minidress, whether bodycon or loose, gives you an edgy feel. Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 5 Apr. 2024 Haven, meanwhile, sported a classic jean jacket over her black minidress, while brother Hayes looked adorably casual in a plaid button-down shirt, T-shirt and jeans. Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 31 Mar. 2024 Dunaway wore a sparkly white beret with a matching long, fringed coat and V-neck minidress; if the effect was more 1920s than 1930s, nobody noticed. Kimberly Chrisman-Campbell, The Atlantic, 10 Mar. 2024 The actress, 33, wore a pink and silver chainmail Versace minidress with matching heels and carried a clear Versace handbag. Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 8 Mar. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1965, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of minidress was in 1965

Cite this Entry

“Minidress.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/minidress. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.

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